It’s fair to say that Mariah Carey was the undisputed star of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
The pop icon first appeared on stage draped in a silk champagne robe, before revealing a striking gold bodysuit paired with matching boots. Yet it wasn’t just the outfit that turned heads – it was the dazzling array of diamonds she wore that truly stole the spotlight.
Jewellery experts at UK retailer Steven Stone have since taken a closer look at the exquisite pieces.
“Mariah’s dazzling jewels were nothing short of extraordinary. Her necklace and earrings were sourced from LEVUMA, while her bold cuff bracelet came from Ethos Maria. Though official price tags remain undisclosed, the pieces are easily worth millions – a fitting addition to Mariah’s already iconic collection of diamond treasures, including her celebrated engagement rings.
Handcrafted in Antwerp, her collar-style necklace is a true masterpiece. Taking more than 600 hours to create, it sparkles with 204 carats of white diamonds in a mesmerising blend of pear, marquise, and round cuts. Designed in a cascading floral motif, the showpiece is anchored by a dramatic pear-shaped diamond drop at its centre.
Her diamond drop earrings feature a striking multi-tier chandelier design. Composed of countless pear-shaped diamonds set in platinum or white gold, their cascading silhouette shimmered brilliantly under the stage lights, adding movement and sparkle with every turn.
Completing the look, Mariah wore a wide statement cuff bracelet. Featuring an intricate openwork design, the piece is encrusted with 72.15 carats of diamonds, with large pear-shaped and round cuts forming a bold, geometric floral-inspired pattern – a true statement of luxury.
Mariah also accessorised with a few non-bespoke treasures from Hamilton Jewelers – a dazzling $150,000 Private Reserve platinum and diamond floral bracelet adorning her right wrist, and a delicate $24,195 18K white gold Diamond Open Bypass Vine ring gracing her left pinky.
I’d estimate the necklace and matching earrings at around $12.5 million, with the bracelet worth an additional $5 million. When combined with her dazzling pieces from Hamilton Jewelers, Mariah’s ensemble amounted to an astonishing $17,674,195 in jewels.”
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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